Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire

Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister

Gregory Maguire

332 pages • first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

We have all heard the story of Cinderella, the beautiful child cast out to slave among the ashes. But what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty ......

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Moods

reflective 55%
dark 48%
mysterious 48%
sad 40%
emotional 23%
tense 19%
adventurous 17%
challenging 12%
hopeful 8%
funny 6%
informative 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 36%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 61% | No: 29% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.44

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